My Dusty Road
Woody Guthrie · 2009
37 min · 13 tracks · country music
A collection of timeless folk anthems reflecting the struggles and hopes of everyday Americans with poignant storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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This Land Is Your Land — This track serves as a powerful anthem for equality and belonging, embodying the spirit of the American landscape and its people.
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Going Down the Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) — Its themes of resilience and defiance resonate deeply, showcasing Guthrie's ability to articulate the struggles faced by working-class individuals.
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Pretty Boy Floyd — This song tells the story of a legendary outlaw with empathy, illustrating Guthrie's talent for blending narrative with social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling through song
- sing-along anthems with friends
- nostalgic reflections on journeys
- quick bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- seeking long, immersive tracks
- prefer modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, My Dusty Road is a posthumous compilation of Woody Guthrie's works, showcasing songs that have become foundational to American folk music. This album arrives decades after Guthrie's death in 1967, highlighting his enduring influence on the genre and cementing his legacy during a time when folk music was experiencing a resurgence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pete Seeger· Bob Dylan· Lead Belly
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Land Is Your Land 2:47
- 2 Going Down the Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) 2:59
- 3 Talking Sailor 3:09
- 4 Philadelphia Lawyer 2:35
- 5 Hard Travelin' 2:41
- 6 Jesus Christ 2:44
- 7 The Sinking of the Reuben James 3:28
- 8 Pretty Boy Floyd 3:09
- 9 Grand Coulee Dam 2:12
- 10 Nine Hundred Miles 2:54
- 11 Going Down the Road (I Ain't Gonna Be Treated This Way) 3:00
- 12 My Daddy (Flies a Ship in the Sky) 2:36
- 13 Bad Repetation 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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